Akshay Patra – Gifted by Lord Surya The Pandavas had a divine vessel, Akshay Patra with them during their exile that ensured that there was no paucity of food for them during their difficult days. That vessel is used to give them any food they wish unlimitedly. They were able to provide a full-fledged feast Read More
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Jyestabhishekam 2018
Jyestabhishekam is the Abhisheka ceremony performed to the Lord of Tirumala in the month of Jyesta. This is a three-day ceremony of holy both to Sri Venkateswara which is annually performed to be concluded by the constellation of Jyesta. Abhidheyaka Abhisheka is another name for this ceremony. The word ABHIDHEYA means to protect something from Read More
Parikrama – Pradakshina – Circumambulation
Pradakshinam PRA – The letter “Pra” removes all fears and worries, DA – The letter “Da” blesses with moksha/renunciation, KSHI- “KSHI” removes all kinds of diseases (Sarva vyaadhi nivaarana), NAM – “NAM” blesses with all-round prosperity and wealth. Every point on the circumference of a circle is equidistant from the centre. This means that everywhere Read More
Anjaneya- Hanuman – Tirumala
Anjaneya / Hanuman A simple recollection of the name itself brings about a great joy propelled by Bhakti. A mere reflection of the imposing mountain range adds fervor to Prapatti. This one word is enough to create a ripple effect of utmost dedication. What makes the word so powerful and impactful? One reason is the Read More
Sarva Darshan Made Easy
Sarva Darshan for all Lord Venkateswara, the God of Seven Hills is in His standing posture in Tirumala. He is the Protector of the Universe. Crores of devotees are coming to Tirumala every year to have the grand Darshan of the Lord. They want to see the glorified, blissful, magnificent, and pleasant embodiment of the Read More
Arjitha Seva Tickets – August 2018
Arjitha Seva tickets – August 2018 Total Arjitha Seva tickets released online for the month of August 2018 are 56,310 (which is less than the previous month) ON-LINE DIP TICKETS-9,960 SUPRABHATAM-6805 TOMALA-80 ARCHANA-80 ASTADALAM-120 NIJAPADAM-2,875 GENERAL CATEGORY- 46,350 VISESHA PUJA-1,500 KALYANAM-10,925 UNJAL SEVA-3450 ARJITA BRAHMOTSAVAM-6,325 VASANTHOTSAVAM- 11,500 SAHASRADEEPAM. -12,600
Tallapaka Annamacharya
Tallapaka Annamacharya Tallapaka Annamacharya had composed 32,000 devotional songs on Lord Venkateswara. Even today, the songs are being sung and played all over the world. The exotic Rasas makes the song live for all seasons. Every celebration at Tirumala is not complete without the songs from Annamacharya. The greatness of Annamayya songs is that Lord Read More
Matsya Jayanti – Nagalapuram
Matsya Jayanti or Matsya Dwadashi is a festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The observance is dedicated to the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Matsya in the form of fish, who came to earth in the Satya Yuga. The Matsya Dwadashi is celebrated on the Dwadashi of the Shukla paksha of the Margashirsha month as Read More
Turmeric – Holy and Healthy
Turmeric – Vital Role In Indian culture from Kashmir to Kanyakumari Turmeric plays a vital role. The first pooja and prayers offered are done to the idol of Ganapati the god of obstacles, using turmeric paste for devotional prayers during festivals and other auspicious moments. Turmeric is one of the main ingredients in all poojas. Read More
Akshaya Tritiya: Auspicious Day for Wealth, Prosperity & New Beginnings
Festivals come and go like a seasonal circle with an in-depth connection to the lives of people and act as a driving force that makes them pursue their lives for prosperity and happiness. These set of beliefs and traditions enrooted in a deep sea of scientific facts and phenomena observed by some Elite millions of Read More